About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Nursing Assistant
Part-Time, Day Shift
6B
6B is a 23-bed post interventional telemetry unit. Staff receive specialized training for post catheterization, femoral sheaths and Tikosyn administration. Medical and post-procedural patients are cared for on this unit in addition to complex GI Oncology surgical post-op patients and inpatients needing chemotherapy and telemetry.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and related support by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.
Job Description:
- Provides direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
- Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output, weights, specimens, and other patient data.
- Performs delegated clinical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and venipuncture.
- Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and procedures.
- Performs clerical and unit coordination duties, including patient charts and physician orders.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and a safe patient care environment.
- Responds to patient needs and emergency situations while providing compassionate, respectful care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Current KY Nurse Aide Certification, or successful completions of first year of Nursing program with validation of clinical rotation
- Basic Life Support- Applicants will have 30 days from their hired date to provide completion of this certification if they don’t have it already.
Benefits
- Preventive Plan
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.